Which Companies Sell Trade Show Displays With Printed Graphics?
When you're preparing for a trade show, convention, conference, or exhibition, buying the display hardware is only part of the process. Your printed graphics are what turn the display into a branded marketing tool that communicates your company, products, and message to attendees.
Many companies sell trade show displays with custom printed graphics, but the products, printing materials, finishing options, and level of support can vary significantly from supplier to supplier.
If you're looking for a company that can provide both trade show display hardware and professionally printed graphics, Capital Exhibits offers a variety of solutions for businesses and organizations.
What Are Trade Show Displays With Printed Graphics?
Trade show displays with printed graphics combine display hardware with custom-printed artwork designed specifically for your brand.
Your graphics can include:
- Company logos
- Brand colors
- Product images
- Services
- Marketing messages
- Website addresses
- QR codes
- Contact information
- Promotional offers
- Social media information
The graphics may be printed directly onto fabric, vinyl, or other materials depending on the display system.
What Types of Displays Can Include Printed Graphics?
A good display supplier should offer multiple options so you can select a solution based on your booth size, budget, and marketing objectives.
10x10 Trade Show Displays
10x10 booths are one of the most popular choices for businesses. A custom-printed backdrop can provide a large branding area while leaving room for a counter, literature rack, or other accessories.
Portable 10x10 displays are also useful for companies that travel to multiple events.
10x20 Trade Show Displays
A 10x20 booth provides additional space for larger graphics, product demonstrations, seating, counters, and interactive elements.
Businesses can combine multiple display components to create a more substantial branded environment.
Retractable Banner Stands
Retractable banner stands provide a compact way to display printed graphics. They can be used individually or alongside a larger booth.
They are particularly useful for conferences, registration areas, presentations, and smaller exhibit spaces.
Fabric Trade Show Displays
Fabric displays are a popular option for businesses looking for large, seamless graphic areas.
Depending on the display system, fabric graphics can be produced using dye-sublimation or other printing methods and may be designed for repeated use.
LED Backlit Displays
LED backlit displays combine printed graphics with integrated lighting. The illumination can make your graphics more visible and help your booth stand out in a busy exhibition hall.
Trade Show Towers
Towers add vertical height and additional graphic space to an exhibit. They can be used as standalone displays or incorporated into a larger booth design.
What Printing Materials Are Available?
The appropriate printing material depends on your display hardware and how the graphic will be used.
Capital Exhibits offers a variety of printing materials for different display applications, including:
- Fabric
- Dye-sublimated fabric
- Stretched fabric
- Vinyl
- Mesh
- Blockout
- Street banner material
- Fence mesh
Each material has different characteristics. For example, fabric is frequently used for indoor trade show backdrops, while mesh and specialty vinyl materials may be appropriate for certain outdoor applications.
Before ordering, make sure the material is compatible with your display system.
What Graphic Finishing Options Are Available?
Printing the graphic is only part of the process. The edges of the graphic may require specific finishing so that it can attach correctly to the display hardware.
Depending on the application, finishing options can include:
Hems
Hems reinforce the edges of a printed graphic and may be used for certain banner and display applications.
Velcro
Velcro can be sewn or attached to fabric graphics designed to wrap around compatible display frames.
Pole Pockets
Pole pockets create sleeves in the graphic that allow poles or rods to pass through the material.
Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG)
SEG graphics have a silicone strip sewn around the edge of the fabric. The strip fits into a channel in an SEG frame to create a clean, tensioned appearance.
Grommets
Grommets reinforce holes in a graphic and can be used for securing certain banners and outdoor graphics.
The finishing method needs to match the display hardware, so it is important to confirm the specifications before ordering.
Can I Order Graphics for a Display I Already Own?
Yes, in many cases you can order replacement graphics without purchasing a completely new display.
This can be a cost-effective option if your company has:
- Changed its logo
- Rebranded
- Added new products
- Changed its website
- Updated its marketing message
- Created a new promotional campaign
Capital Exhibits can help design and print new graphics for existing trade show hardware.
If you purchased your original display from Capital Exhibits, determining the correct graphic specifications can be much easier because we know the specifications of our systems.
If you have hardware from another manufacturer, we can review the graphic specifications you provide. However, you should provide accurate dimensions and finishing requirements.
Compatibility with third-party display systems cannot always be guaranteed, particularly when the original manufacturer, frame specifications, or attachment system is unknown.
Why Buy Hardware and Graphics From the Same Supplier?
Ordering your display hardware and graphics from the same supplier can simplify the process.
The supplier can help ensure that:
- The graphic size matches the hardware
- The correct material is selected
- The appropriate finishing is used
- The artwork fits the display
- The display configuration works with your booth space
This can be especially helpful if you're ordering a complete trade show booth for an upcoming event.
What Should You Ask Before Ordering?
Before purchasing a trade show display with printed graphics, ask the supplier:
Are the graphics included in the price?
Some products are sold as hardware only, while others include printed graphics.
What material will be used?
Make sure the material is appropriate for the display and your intended application.
What are the exact graphic dimensions?
Don't assume that the display's assembled dimensions are the same as the graphic dimensions.
What finishing is required?
Ask whether the graphic requires Velcro, SEG, pole pockets, hems, grommets, or another finishing method.
Can I replace the graphics later?
Reusable hardware can provide better long-term value if replacement graphics are available.
How long will production take?
Allow enough time for artwork approval, printing, finishing, production, and shipping before your event.
Why Consider Capital Exhibits?
Capital Exhibits provides trade show displays with custom printed graphics for businesses, organizations, exhibitors, event professionals, and marketing teams.
Our product selection includes 10x10 and 10x20 trade show displays, portable booths, fabric backdrops, retractable banner stands, LED backlit displays, trade show towers, counters, table throws, flags, tents, and custom graphics.
We also offer graphic design assistance for businesses that need help developing artwork for their displays.
Whether you need a complete display with custom graphics or replacement graphics for an existing booth, we can help you determine the appropriate display and printing solution.
Find Trade Show Displays With Printed Graphics
The right display supplier should offer more than a frame and a printed banner. Look for a company that understands display hardware, graphic specifications, printing materials, finishing, portability, and long-term replacement options.
Capital Exhibits can provide both display products and custom graphic services to help businesses create a professional and consistent presence at trade shows, conventions, exhibitions, and corporate events.
Whether you need a portable 10x10 booth, a larger 10x20 display, a backlit exhibit, retractable banner stands, fabric graphics, or replacement graphics, Capital Exhibits can help you create a display that represents your brand professionally.
